Senior Quality Engineer III: Manufacturing & NPI Leader

Generac Power Systems Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer III to partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role involves addressing customer concerns, executing inspection plans, and managing product quarantine and disposition. The ideal candidate will lead continuous improvement initiatives, analyze data for trends, support new product introductions, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Experience using continuous improvement tool set.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP procedures, and ISO.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead, collaborate and work with teams to drive improvements.
• Ability to successfully manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of the application and interpretation of manufacturing quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement efforts and provide quality leadership and guidance to cross‑functional teams.
• Lead the resolution of warranty, product quality, and manufacturing issues using structured problem‑solving methods.
• Analyze product, component, and failure data to identify trends and drive corrective and preventive improvements.
• Lead internal product audits, process assessments, and nonconformance resolution to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing qualification activities through the APQP process.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams to prioritize and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure inspection and measurement system integrity, including MSA and GR&R requirements.
• Develop and implement standardized quality tools, methodologies, systems, and processes across manufacturing operations.

Skills

Quality leadership

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer III to partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role involves addressing customer concerns, executing inspection plans, and managing product quarantine and disposition. The ideal candidate will lead continuous improvement initiatives, analyze data for trends, support new product introductions, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing,